2nd January 2026

2nd January 2026 fell on Friday 2 January.

Public holidayOnly observed in: Scotland

2nd January 2026 at a glance

Date
Friday, 2 January 2026
Day of the week
Friday
Week number
Week 1
Day of the year
Day 2 of 365
Day off
Only in: Scotland

Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources

Long weekend or extra day off?

2nd January falls on a Friday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January. This only applies where 2nd January is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.

2nd January in 2025, 2026 and 2027

2nd January is on 2 January every year; only the weekday changes. In 2025 it was a Thursday, in 2026 a Friday and in 2027 a Saturday.

2nd January and the school holidays

2nd January 2026 falls in the Christmas holidays in 36 of the 40 areas.

Other holidays in 2026

Frequently asked questions

What day is 2nd January in 2026?

In 2026, 2nd January fell on Friday 2 January, in week 1.

Is 2nd January 2026 a day off?

2nd January is only a public holiday in: Scotland.